AFCEA International Awards Programs

Through its annual awards program, AFCEA International recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the communications, electronics, intelligence and information technology disciplines. In addition, AFCEA’s chapters are recognized for outstanding support to the association.

To learn more about a specific award, including eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and past winners, click on the award name. AFCEA International staff members are not eligible to nominate a candidate or be nominated for any of these awards.

YOUNG AFCEAN AWARDS—INDIVIDUAL

Recognizes and rewards demonstrating exceptional performance in leadership and guidance; exhibiting superior technical achievement; going above and beyond in the local AFCEA chapter or region level; and mentoring other Young AFCEANs

Acknowledges a sustained level of dedicated service to AFCEA, combined with professional excellence at a mid to senior level in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems.

CHAPTER AWARDS

This award is presented to chapters that have most significantly contributed to the goals of AFCEA. Chapters compete with other chapters of the same size, and the AFCEA International Awards Committee selects the winning chapters

Awarded to the chapter that has most significantly contributed to the inclusion, contribution, leadership and professional development of under-represented AFCEANs, such as women, enlisted personnel, young people and other minorities, by providing a forum of programs and initiatives geared to their unique needs

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARDS

Acknowledges the outstanding accomplishment of an individual who has contributed to one distinctive and noteworthy aspect of the educational mission of AFCEA. Note: this award is being discontinued after 2017.

ROTC HONOR CERTIFICATE FOUNDATION AWARD PROGRAM

Recognizes ROTC cadet and midshipman achievement in leadership and academics. AFCEA Awards for Military Institutions: Acknowledges 150 awards for academic excellence in more than 30 educational institutions and training commands of the uniformed services each year

SIGNAL MAGAZINE AWARD

The AFCEA Saint Isidore Award/Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional initiative, leadership, insight, and cyber excellence within their area of expertise. The award consists of three levels: gold, silver and bronze.

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